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Lung Cancer Center, Chicago

Chicago lung cancer care, the City of Hope way

Lung cancer won't wait

Lung cancer is the third-most common cancer in America and kills more Americans each year than the other three most common cancers—breast, prostate and colorectal—combined. But with lung cancer screening, early detection and innovative treatment options, more lung cancer patients are living longer than ever before. At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Chicago, our team of experts will work with you and your primary care physician to offer screening and diagnostic tests to determine whether you have lung cancer. If tests confirm a lung cancer diagnosis, we’ll recommend a comprehensive, personalized lung cancer treatment plan, in consultation with you and your primary doctor, carefully transitioning you back to his or her care when your treatment is complete.

Illinois lung cancer statistics

  • Lung cancer is the third-most common cancer in the state of Illinois.
  • More than 9,000 state residents are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.
  • Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Illinois, with more than 5,000 deaths per year.
  • Fewer than 6.5 percent of all eligible Illinois residents are screened for lung cancer each year.

Call now to schedule your appointment at City of Hope Chicago

  • A team of highly trained, multidisciplinary experts dedicated to curing cancer
  • Leading-edge diagnostic and treatment tools and technologies 
  • A personal patient concierge to gather your records, help schedule appointments and answer your questions, in real time
  • Integrative care to help manage side effects and maintain your quality of life
  • Assistance coordinating transportation and travel for appropriate patients*
*If you’re a beneficiary of a government health insurance program, such as Medicare or Medicaid, City of Hope is not permitted to provide travel, lodging or transportation benefits.

Your lung cancer treatment options

At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Chicago, our singular focus on lung cancer puts our Chicago medical oncologists, interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and other experts at the forefront of new and emerging treatments, including those listed below:

Advanced robotic surgery techniques: These options make it possible for your thoracic surgeon to perform less aggressive procedures, such as a segmentectomy, which removes less of the lung than a lobectomy. Your team may also include a reconstructive surgeon trained and experienced in repairing and reconstructing the chest wall and restoring physical function and appearance impacted by the cancer and/or surgery.

Precision medicine drugs: Treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy give doctors an arsenal of treatment strategies that may offer better outcomes and lesser side effects than chemotherapy.

Treatment options may include:

Diagnosing lung cancer in Chicago

Imaging tests, such as X-rays, MRIs and PET/CT scans, that helps doctors look inside your lungs to determine the exact location and size of your tumor and whether it’s spread. These tools may also be used during treatment to determine whether the regimen working or after treatment to look for signs of recurrent cancer.

Lab and blood tests, such as lung biopsies, blood tests and advanced genomic testing, allow doctors to look for abnormal cells or specific markers or gene mutations to help determine what may be driving your cancer’s growth and, when possible, identify targeted treatment options.

Lung biopsies with Ion

Equipped with precision technology like Ion by IntuitiveTM, our Lung Cancer Center experts work to diagnosis lung cancer soon, when more treatments are available.

The design of Ion, a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted tool, allows doctors to navigate the twists and turns of the lung airways and obtain biopsies from hard-to-reach places using an ultra-thin catheter with fiber-optic camera. In fact, Ion’s reach extends to small nodules in all 18 segments of the lung, a capability that may help patients get the answers they need with the urgency they deserve.

The Chicago Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program

We know the stress and uncertainty that comes with news that an X-ray or CT scan has revealed an abnormal spot on your lung—and why it’s critical to learn quickly if it’s cancerous or benign. Getting a fast, accurate diagnosis is essential to your peace of mind, no matter the result, and it’s key to developing a treatment plan if a diagnosis is confirmed. The Lung Cancer Center team of cancer experts at City of Hope Chicago works quickly to provide a diagnosis and, if necessary, work with you on a treatment plan that meets your needs. Our model of care makes collaboration and communication more efficient, allowing us to condense a process that often takes much longer into less than one week. If you learn you have cancer, a medical oncologist, a thoracic surgeon, an interventional pulmonologist and, possibly, a radiation oncologist will recommend a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your specific diagnosis and your individual needs.

Learn more about our Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis program in Chicago.

Meet our Chicago Lung Cancer Center doctors

Our oncologists, surgeons, interventional pulmonologists and supportive care clinicians are committed to helping you understand the complexities of your disease and the array of treatment options available to you, so you can make informed decisions about your care. The experts at the City of Hope Lung Cancer Center in Chicago have combined expertise in delivering standard-of-care and advanced techniques for treating lung cancer.

A comprehensive team approach to lung cancer

Each care team at the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Chicago is led by a medical oncologist and may also include pathologists who are experienced and trained in standard-of-care and advanced tools to diagnose and stage the disease to better pinpoint the array of treatment options available to you.

Depending on your needs, your care team may also include a surgical and/or radiation oncologist, interventional pulmonologist, oncology nurses and supportive care clinicians to help you manage related side effects. The entire team works together with a “whole-person” focus, which is at the heart of our Lung Cancer Center's dedication to comprehensive, personalized care.

As part of our focus on your quality of life throughout your journey, your care team may recommend a number of evidence-based supportive therapies, such as:

Gloria Gayle

Gloria G.

Lung Cancer

"With a military background, I appreciate order and discipline. In my opinion, order brings positive results. City of Hope took care of obtaining all my past medical records and handled working with my insurance. Walking into City of Hope, it was clear to me that the place was well run. I was greeted with kindness and compassion that continued throughout my entire journey."

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Where we are located

City of Hope Chicago

Lung Cancer Center
2520 Elisha Ave.
Zion, IL 60099
New patients: (888) 552-6760
Existing patients: (847) 510-2822

 

Downtown Chicago Cancer Care

160 East Illinois Street
Chicago, IL
New patients: (888) 552-6760
Existing patients: (312) 477-2400

 

North Shore Cancer Care

9631 Gross Point Road, Suite 10
Skokie, IL 60076
New patients: (888) 552-6760
Existing patients: (847) 675-3900